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Story Time! Meeting Karl’s Parents (or…My Bf’s Dad Thinks I’m a Slut) an animated storytelling experiment   Story Time! Meeting Karl’s Parents - an Animated Storytelling Experiment   When I was about 22, I dated a guy named Karl for a while. One weekend we decided to head to the bay area to visit his parents, and I would meet them for the first time. The first night we were there, he heard about a party in Tiburon. Which is a super wealthy fancytown, so I was definitely in for a mansion party adventure.   Karl and I got all decked out in our 90s alternative best. I remember I wore all black (not exact replica but close), my fav shorts & tights combo and ankle boots. And I know we were both sporting our black biker jackets. Cuz we were so fuckin cool. I’m pretty sure we were feeling like hot stuff that night. Video:  Meeting Karl’s Parents | an Animated Storytelling Experiment Eventually we found the house, got a little lost but finally found it. and it was a total

  Video: Where the F&@K are the Weird Crafty Youtube Channels??  (Right Here B*#ches!) Unique Crochet Tutorials  Where the F&@K are the Snarky Weird Craft Channels?? Continued from my previous post:   Where the F&*K are the Snarky Craft Youtube Channels?? That previous post was the moment when I realized youtube either... a) makes it really hard to find weird (ie cool) craft channels, or  b) maybe possibly there are not very many in existence. I still find that really hard to believe.     Video:  Where the F&@K are the Snarky Weird Craft Channels?? Finding My People | Unique Crochet Tutorials   A Weirdo Beacon to Summon my People Meanwhile, I decided to make a channel promo video asking the question , and showing off what I am doing here on my channel. Putting out a weirdo beacon to summon my people.   I am really seeking the group I know exists in fb groups and etsy world.  I want to meet the folks who: are crafty af , esp loving needle crafts like crochet, embroidery

 5th Annual Auntie Summer Camp!  Weird Arts & Crafts, Redwoods, Beach Adventures   5th Annual Auntie Summer Camp!  Bffs Since Birth Well we just finished up our 5th annual Auntie Summer Camp and it was great. Ash and I are birthday twins (+1day) and have always been close. From day one, or maybe about year 2 or 3, I've been bringing various art and craft projects for us to do together.  For the past 5 yrs since we moved to our new property, we've hosted her for a week or two of various activities and outings. And we call it Auntie Summer Camp!   Last year we made an animation as one of our projects, all about Auntie Camp. It's pretty cute! Here is the link to that video.     Video: 5th Annual Auntie Summer Camp!   Bigger Kid = Bigger Craft Projects So this year, with a big 12 yr old kid, we really had a lot of fun. Nearly at teendom, we are starting to have some neat conversations. And the skills are getting bigger and better!    We started off with a big Rainbow Loom

Finally! All New BEER CAN Hat Tutorials Live Crochet Party Trick   All New Beer Can Hat Crochet Tutorials Okay! I warned you they were coming and now here they are. All new Beer Can Hat crochet designs that are actually creative and fun. Maybe even cool some of them.    I know what you're thinking... it's about time. I know!      For example, my super comprehensive 3-in-1 Beer Can Party Hat Tutorial is now posted  here on my blog, with full video tutorials on my Bohemian Mermaid youtube channel .    There are so many extras and options here, you can definitely make more than 3 hats.          Video:  Finally! All New BEER CAN Hat Tutorials!! 70s Crochet Party Trick   But really, the idea behind this 3 Part Series is... that when the Bday girl has emptied the special beers you brought to the party, and you are Live Crocheting your magical hat gift, much to the amazement and wonder of the crowd.    If something happens to distract you, I give you 3 opportunities to finish it up

Making My Hubs a BEER CAN Bday Party Top Hat! No Talking, Crochet TV Binge Video: Making a Triple Tall Beer Can Hat Epic Crochet Birthday Hat Yesss. I crocheted my husband a giant beer can hat for his birthday. He wanted a mix of beers, so I chose some that kind of go together color wise.   6 different beers, 3 each, equals 18 labels! Whew!  The crochet is very stable actually. The only problem with going any taller would be keeping it on your head balance wise. But I might try this with tall cans sometime. Fun!! I do have a multi-level Beer Can Party Hat tutorial  in the works right now, so I'll definitely be posting that soon.    Meanwhile, here is a video of me making this giant crochet Beer Can Birthday Hat .  The video was taken this past winter. It was rainy and cold out, I spent a few days making this hat and binging cheesy shows. Like ya do. I left some of the sound in because it cracked me up. My cat Harry makes a brief appearance as well.  He's so stinkin cute! haha.